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2022 Mazda Cx-5

2022 Mazda CX-5: exterior lighting tops the owner complaints

Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. Exterior lighting is the most reported area at 36%, followed by the engine (21%) and electrical system (10%). No injuries or deaths are reported. The electrical system stands out for safety with 2 fires and 1 crash, and the brakes, though only 4 reports, are tied to 2 crashes; both worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Exterior Lighting0 36%
The single biggest complaint: 22 reports (36%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Check the headlights at night for dim or uneven light.
Engine safety 21%
Second most reported: 13 reports (21%), including 1 fire. Watch for stalling without warning while driving.
Electrical System safety 10%
6 reports (10%) but serious by outcome: 2 fires and 1 crash. The fire count makes this worth checking carefully.
Power Train0 8%
5 reports (8%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Listen for high RPM or revving with the transmission acting up.
Service Brakes safety 7%
Only 4 reports (7%) but tied to 2 crashes, the highest crash count of any area. Test the brakes thoroughly, including a hard stop.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 61 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.